Nicky Bomba
Nicky Bomba | |
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Bomba, as a member of John Butler Trio, performing at the 2012 Southbound Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nicholas Caruana |
| Born | 7 September 1963 Malta |
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Reggae, funk, roots, jazz, ska, mento |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | Transmitter FOUR FOUR |
| Website | nickybomba |
Nicholas Caruana (born 7 September 1963), also known as Nicky Bomba, is an Australian musician and singer-songwriter. He is the leader of the ARIA Award-winning Melbourne Ska Orchestra, frontman of his band, Bomba, as well as the former drummer and percussionist of John Butler Trio (2003–04, 2009–13). He has performed in other acts and as a solo artist. His youngest sister, Danielle Caruana, (who performs as Mama Kin), is married to his former bandmate, John Butler. His older brother, Michael Caruana, is a member of Bomba and of Mama Kin's backing band.